Browsing Inorganic and Physical Chemistry (IPC) by thesis submitted date"2024"
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Computational Studies of Heavier Main Group Elements: Control of Lewis Acidity of Bi and Sb by Charge and Ligand Design, and Structural Variations of [Fe(CO)4]2E2 and E2CH2 Isomers (E = C–Pb)
Traditional main group compounds demonstrate Lewis acidity due to the presence of vacant p- orbitals. Hydrides of lighter main group elements, such as NH3, function as Lewis bases. However, introducing highly electronegative ... -
Computational Studies of the Electronic Structures and Ring Contraction Reactions of Pn (n=4-6) Ring in Double and Triple Decker Complexes, and an Orbital Engineering Approach to Stabilise Borozene (B6H6)
The well established chemistry of ferrocene1-3 and different sandwich scaffolds4,5 with organic rings prompted us to explore the electronic structures and reactivity of sandwich complexes involving inorganic rings, i.e., ... -
Exploring Hyperbranched Polymers as Multifunctional Scaffolds
Hyperbranched polymers (HBPs) are highly branched macromolecules that exhibit excellent solubility, low melt viscosity, and they possess a multitude of modifiable peripheral functional groups.1 Unlike their structurally ... -
Highly Reactive Ru(II) Complexes Stabilized by Agostic Interaction/N2 Binding: Small Molecule Binding and Utility in Hydrogenation Catalysis
Binding and activation of chemically inert and strong sigma H−X bonds (X = H, B, Si, C) in small molecules such as H2, H3B.NR3, HSiR3, and CH4 have been the subject of intense research interest. The binding of a small ... -
Low-Symmetric Water-Soluble Molecular Hosts for Molecular Separation and Optical Modulation
Nature employs the strategy of self-assembly in a remarkable way at every scale to construct numerous functional architectures. Various noncovalent interactions, such as hydrogen bonding, 𝜋-𝜋 stacking, and electrostatic ... -
Mechanistic Investigation and Engineering of a Membrane-Bound Hydrocarbon-Producing Metalloenzyme
The pursuit of sustainable and environmentally friendly fuels, such as biofuels, is gaining attention as an alternative to diminishing fossil fuel resources. Consequently, there is a significant focus on the sustainable ... -
Microwave Spectroscopic and Computational Studies on Hydrogen-Bonded Complexes
Hydrogen bonding and van der Waals interactions are key contributors to numerous biological phenomena and have significant implications in synthetic chemistry as well. In supramolecular chemistry and crystal engineering, ... -
Photodynamic Therapy and Cellular Imaging using Platinum(II) Conjugates of Boron-dipyrromethene and Curcumin
The present thesis portrays the rational design and successful synthesis of platinum(II) complexes for achieving photoactivated dual action anticancer properties. The research project centers on synthesis, comprehensive ... -
Studies on Iron and Cobalt Complexes for Cellular Imaging and Photodynamic Therapy
Redox-active transition metal-based prodrug complexes hold great promise as drug delivery systems (DDS) to circumvent drug related toxicity and enhance the overall efficacy of the cytotoxic agents. In this context, ... -
Substituted Alkylammonium Layered Lead Halide Perovskites: An Experimental and Computational Study
Organic-inorganic hybrid metal halide perovskites have emerged as a new class of semiconducting materials with potential applications in solar devices, catalyzed by the remarkable power conversion efficiency of over 21% ... -
Syntheses and structural characterization of Cu-TPY ternary complexes with nucleotides and its constituents
Syntheses and Structural Investigations of Cu(II) Ternary Complexes of Nucleotide and its Constituents with Terpyridine. The major interest in the field of metal-nucleic acid chemistry arises due to the crucial role of ... -
Synthesis and Applications of Unusual Self-assembled Coordination Architectures
Biological systems like enzymes have complex structures which help in executing intricate chemical reactions. Endeavoring to replicate such chemical reactions, chemists have crafted discreate molecular structures ... -
Synthesis and Characterization of Cobalt-NHC Complexes: Application in Regioselective Hydroboration of Unsaturated Compounds
Boronic acid(esters) have been recognized as an indispensable coupling partner in several cross-coupling reactions, producing a vast spectrum of molecules applicable in diverse fields, from medicinal to materials sciences.[1] ... -
Targeting RNA with Drug-Like Small Molecules and Fluorescent Probes for Mapping Cell Fate
Part A Ribonucleic acid (RNA) plays a central role in various essential functions such as cellular information transfer and gene regulations in living organisms.1 Recent studies have shown that RNA is involved in various ... -
Thyroid Hormones and their Analogues: Synthesis, Reactivity and Cell Membrane Transport Studies
The thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland are essential for regulating various physiological functions in the human body such as cardiovascular function, normal growth and development, overall metabolism of fat, ... -
Water-Soluble Interlocked and Non-Interlocked Architectures for Applications in Chemical Reactions and Molecular Separation
Molecular recognition plays a crucial role in many natural processes, such as substrate binding to receptor proteins, antigen–antibody interactions, signal induction by neurotransmitters, and cellular recognition. This ...